Who is the principal of Scoil Chaitriona?

Fiona Ní Chatháin is the principal of Scoil Chaitriona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.

Is Scoil Chaitriona a mixed school?

Yes. Scoil Chaitriona takes both boys and girls.

Is Scoil Chaitriona fee-paying?

No. Scoil Chaitriona is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.

What is the ethos of Scoil Chaitriona?

Scoil Chaitriona has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.

Does Scoil Chaitriona teach through Irish?

Yes. Scoil Chaitriona is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.

Is Scoil Chaitriona a DEIS school?

Yes. Scoil Chaitriona is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.

Where can I read Scoil Chaitriona's inspection reports?

The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chaitriona's roll number, 60700R, or use the link on this page.

What other secondary schools are near Scoil Chaitriona?

The closest is St Mary's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Scoil Chaitriona

Ath Cliath 9, Co. Dublin

523 studentsMixedGaelcholáisteDEISSecondaryTY

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Students this year

523 students: 288 girls and 235 boys, by year group. Department of Education, 2025/26.

1st year: 95
2nd year: 79
3rd year: 93
TY: 92
5th year: 76
6th year: 88

Transition Year: 92 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.

What it costs

Tuition fees: None. The school is in the free education scheme.
Schoolbooks: Free in every year, including TY, under the free schoolbooks scheme.

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At a glance

Scoil Chaitriona is a voluntary secondary school in Ath Cliath 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 TW99). Scoil Chaitriona has 523 students: 235 boys and 288 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.

Type: Voluntary secondary school
Boys and girls: Mixed · 235 boys, 288 girls
Fees: Free education scheme, no tuition fees
Ethos: Catholic
Patron: Le Chéile Schools Trust
Language: Gaelcholáiste: all subjects through Irish
Day or boarding: Day school
DEIS: Yes, part of the DEIS programme
Roll number: 60700R

Inspection reports for this school from the Department of Education, on gov.ie

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Questions parents ask

Where is Scoil Chaitriona?: Scoil Chaitriona is a voluntary secondary school in Ath Cliath 9, Co. Dublin (Eircode D09 TW99).
How many students go to Scoil Chaitriona?: Scoil Chaitriona has 523 students: 235 boys and 288 girls, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 figures.
Who is the principal of Scoil Chaitriona?: Fiona Ní Chatháin is the principal of Scoil Chaitriona, according to the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list.
Is Scoil Chaitriona a mixed school?: Yes. Scoil Chaitriona takes both boys and girls.
Is Scoil Chaitriona fee-paying?: No. Scoil Chaitriona is in the free education scheme, so there are no tuition fees. Like most schools it may ask for a voluntary contribution, which can't be compulsory.
What is the ethos of Scoil Chaitriona?: Scoil Chaitriona has a Catholic ethos. Its patron is Le Chéile Schools Trust.
Does Scoil Chaitriona teach through Irish?: Yes. Scoil Chaitriona is a Gaelcholáiste, so students learn every subject through Irish.
Does Scoil Chaitriona have Transition Year?: 92 students are in Transition Year, about as many as in 3rd year. That usually means most students take it. Ask whether it's optional.
Is Scoil Chaitriona a DEIS school?: Yes. Scoil Chaitriona is part of the DEIS programme, which gives extra support to schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage.
Where can I read Scoil Chaitriona's inspection reports?: The Department of Education publishes school inspection reports on gov.ie. Search there by Scoil Chaitriona's roll number, 60700R, or use the link on this page.
What other secondary schools are near Scoil Chaitriona?: The closest is St Mary's Secondary School. The table on this page compares the nearest schools by distance, size, type and fees.

Closest secondary schools

Scoil Chaitriona compared with other schools in the area
School	Distance	Students	Boys and girls	Type	Fees	Next date	Irish-medium	DEIS
Scoil ChaitrionaThis school		523	Mixed	Secondary	Free	None found yet	Yes	Yes
St Mary's Secondary SchoolDublin 11	700 m	830	Girls	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Dominican CollegeDublin 9	900 m	799	Girls	Secondary	Free	Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct	No	No
Clonturk CollegeDublin 9	1.1 km	968	Mixed	Community college (ETB)	Free	None found yet	No	No
St Vincents C.B.S. GlasnevinDublin 11	1.1 km	408	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
Grace Park Community SchoolDublin 9	1.2 km	139	Mixed	Community school	Free	None found yet	No	Yes
St. Aidan's C.B.S.Dublin 9	1.3 km	725	Boys	Secondary	Free	None found yet	No	No

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Contact

Bóthar Mobhí
Glas Naíon
Ath Cliath 9
D09TW99

Principal: Fiona Ní Chatháin on the Department of Education's 2025/26 schools list
Phone: 01 837 0762
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scoilchaitriona.ie
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Next school holidays

Strike: most secondary schools are expected to close on Wednesday, 21 October. Strikes and work-to-rule

In 8 daysOctober mid-term breakMon, 26 October to Fri 30 October 2026
In 9 weeksChristmas holidaysWed 23 December 2026 to Tue 5 January 2027
In 17 weeksFebruary mid-term breakMon, 15 February to Fri 19 February 2027

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